<p>I am starting this post mainly for anyone who wants to bounce ideas off of others in the CC community. Also, I don't know what direction to go into with the essay--what exactly are they looking for? Humor? Lessons learned/growth? How can I (and the rest of us on Prospective Tulane students here on CC) write some winning essays?</p>
<p>I am also considering applying for this award and have questions similar to yours… But I imagine that it really doesn’t matter what tone the essays have as long as they’re unique and creative and meaningful (helpful, I know!). I looked at the essay topics and have had trouble coming up with ideas or finding which direction to take. I’m just having trouble thinking out of the box and writing something that is out of the ordinary. Good luck with your essays and hopefully I will return to this thread with some more insight next time…</p>
<p>By the way, I highly doubt I would get this award but it doesn’t hurt to apply!</p>
<p>That’s why I am applying–I really don’t think I’ll win, but it can’t hurt.</p>
<p>Hello! Sorry, I know this is a little late for this year, but since the award is brand new, I figured this might help people applying next year. </p>
<p>I won the award, and I chose to write the essays about planting seeds for the future and haunting a certain place. My first essay was fairly basic–about why I love biology–but my second was much more personal, and talked about haunting my grandmother’s house. I think the admissions office liked this one the most. One note: in my letter, they mentioned an essay I wrote for my regular admissions application, so make sure to put effort into those as well!</p>
<p>Good luck to anyone applying!</p>
<p>Congrats, WWWD. Are you taking Tulane up on their offer?</p>
<p>I haven’t made a deposit, but I’ve bought Tulane hoodies for everyone in my family, so it’s pretty much a done deal 
I’ve made plans to visit Emory so I’m waiting until I get back to commit to Tulane, but after visiting New Orleans last week, I love it! Go Green Wave!</p>
<p>Great choices. Emory is very nice too, no doubt about it. Give us a quick note when you decide. It would be interesting to get your impressions of Emory as compared to Tulane when you get back. Did you also get merit money from Emory?</p>
<p>No I didn’t, though I’m submitting an appeal. I honestly have no idea how often they reconsider merit aid at any school, so I don’t know what my chances of getting any will be. But I will be sure to let you know what I think about the two schools!</p>